58%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Dutch Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɑr.nɪks/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From a Dutch surname, derived from the name of a village in Savoy, France. It is given in honour of the Flemish and Dutch statesman Philips of Marnix (1540-1598), also a notable writer. PopularityDetails Last ranked #493 in 2014 Netherlands Categories isograms, quizzers, surnames